MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,692 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
o/s hand brake cable not returning fully
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
o/s hand brake cable not returning fully
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic covers restrict inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic covers restrict inspection
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front discs lipped
front pads appear very low
nearside front tyres sidewall worn
nearside rear light cracked
front discs slight lip
nearside front tyres sidewall worn
Nail in N/S/R tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ08 PHN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 PHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HJ08 PHN registered?
HJ08 PHN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is HJ08 PHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ08 PHN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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